HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA (HAP):

Did you know that you likely are a member of Hospital Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) by working at your healthcare organization?

HAP Member Benefits Includes: 

• Communications on critical legislative and regulatory issues at the state and federal levels
• Opportunities to improve health care quality and safety through education, best practices, and peer-to-peer collaboration as part of the HAP's quality initiatives
• Access to members-only products and services including:
  • Analysis of health trends
  • Quality and insurance information such as managed care and other health care utilization and payor data
  • Website content, talking points, and advisories on health policy, legislative, and administrative issues
  • Cost-saving programs through endorsed partners
• Subscriptions to HAP Daily, and HAP Update email publications, which provide information, news, and leadership perspectives about issues impacting Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems

Sign up in HAP and receive important updates, resources, and stay in the know on what is happening in the state around healthcare policy and legislation. 

Steps to sign in as a HAP Member

1. Go to HAP: The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
2. Click on "Create an Account" 
3. Fill out your information - use your work email and organization 
4. If your healthcare organization is a member (most are) then you will be automatically assigned a member upon sign in. 

To sign up for weekly newsletters: 
1. Go to your account (in the top right corner)
2. Click on "My Publications"
3. Choose which publications you would like to receive.  Note the member only resources are available to you!

Government:

• Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services - http://www.cms.hhs.gov  
• Pennsylvania Bulletin - http://www.pabulletin.com  
• Pennsylvania "Electronic Bill Room" - http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm  
• Pennsylvania Department of Health - http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/site/default.asp  
• PA State Board of Nursing - http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=432883   

Federal Legislation:

• Find Contact information for your Representative http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home  
• Search current bills in Congress - http://thomas.loc.gov

State Legislation:

• Pennsylvania Representative Contact Information - http://www.legis.state.pa.us  
• Pennsylvania Legislation - http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm  
• West Virginia Legislation - http://www.legis.state.wv.us  
• Ohio Legislation - http://www.legislature.state.oh.us